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  • John Daniel Johnson avatar

    It's Time To Lose Your Religion

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jul 23, 2021
     | 2,970 views

    It is time for us to lose our religion and develop a true relationship with Jesus Christ. This sermon deals with five key points on how to leave religion behind: The Man, The Moon, The Mixup, The Messiah, The Message.

    “It’s Time to Lose Your Religion” Scripture Reference: John 3:1-10 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 18, 2021 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Introduction Question— Aren’t you glad Jesus loves sinners? Illustration The preacher’s Sunday sermon was on the Sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Religions Are Paths To God

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,909 views

    ALL religions are a path to God

    In a taped interview in early April, Pope Francis II earlier in April, stated his belief that ALL religions are a path to God. This is a revolutionary concept from the standpoint of the Roman Catholic church, who previously espoused that Catholicism was the only way to God. The Pope’s statement, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Saved From Shallow Religion Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,661 views

    Jesus saves us from sin and shallow religion. He teaches us to practice our faith in private, not for public approval, but to build a solid core of self-giving love.

    Today we're going to talk about how Jesus saves us from sin and shallow religion. You know, the kind of religion that's all about showing off and not about what's really going on inside of us. Let's start with a little object lesson. I want you all to imagine a cup. Now, this cup looks super shiny ...read more

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    Reasons For Ruptured Relationships Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,878 views

    This message deals with the Real Reasons for Ruptured Relationships as it relates to Us and God and interpersonals relationships.

    "O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home! Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same." Since God is "our help in ages past, our hope for years to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Defiled Religion, Defiled Hearts"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    God is concerned with true worship from the heart, not outward observances.

    “The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christianity Vs Other Religions

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,004 views

    Before you choose a religion, you need to know about the person who is centred around (icon) in that religion. Ask yourself, what good qualities you can follow in that leader. Why did he come? How did he live? What did he teach? Where did he come? Where did he go?

    Look for Ten good qualities in that leader. Look for ten good qualities of the followers. Look for ten good qualities of that religion or faith. Ask yourself again, where would you end up if you follow that person and his teachings in your life. You are trusting someone completely and following ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Testing Of Pure And False Religion

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2023
     | 2,416 views

    We need to make sure we test our religion to see if it has value or not. The heart of pure religion is not in the garb, the traditions, the rituals but is based in Love in action.

    The Testing of Pure and False Religion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Years ago I collected soda cans and turned them in for money at the recycling center. At the recycling center I would place all the cans I collect on a belt that went through the giant magnet and if the can was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Handling Negativity In Relationships

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 12, 2020
     | 2,500 views

    Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow our flesh to dictate our answer or will we give an answer that honors the Lord?

    Today we are going to talk about how to handle negativity in relationships. Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Problem With Religion That Looks Good Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,205 views

    This message looks at the problems that come with living your life to impress others.

    A LIFE GOAL: Live your life so that people will say good things at your funeral. - The Pharisees were doing things for an audience of people. - Key phrase is v. 5a – “done for men to see” - Three examples: a. Phylacteries and tassels. - These were things talked about in OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Just For The 'religious' Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,409 views

    The final sermon in the Kindred United Series, this sermon shows the difference between "religion" and "relationship", and shows how we should do more than just sit in a pew on Sunday; we should serve others in need, and do so in love.

    Beyond The Church Walls--Just For The Religious This week, we wrap up the teaching series "Kindred United". This series, nine messages in all, ended up going much longer than I had expected. We have learned, first of all, that the overarching thought of "loving God, loving others" starts with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Christian Religion According To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 22, 2025
     | 97 views

    Jesus helps us to see that His followers should be marked by humility, faith, and devotion.

    What is a good Christian like? Is it someone who doesn’t as the saying goes “drink or smoke or cuss or chew or date/marry people who do”? Is it someone who faithfully attends church? Is it someone who waits until marriage to engage in sexual activity? Is it someone who is morally upright? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,801 views

    Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with a loving God who desires an intimate relationship with us.

    DURING THE 17TH CENTURY, OLIVER CROMWELL, LORD PROTECTOR OF ENGLAND, SENTENCED A SOLDIER TO BE PUT TO DEATH FOR HIS CRIMES. THE EXECUTION WAS TO TAKE PLACE AT THE RINGING OF THE EVENING CURFEW BELL. HOWEVER, THE BELL DID NOT SOUND. THE SOLDIER’S FIANCÉ HAD CLIMBED INTO THE BELFRY AND CLUNG TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Symbolism Over Substance

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,590 views

    This is a revamp of a message I did in 2000. Is your faith based symbolism or substance?

    INTRODUCTION • It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, 2001) • Why would a Christian Magazine make such a statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "before Religion" Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,902 views

    Genesis 1:1. It is said that if you can get through the first verse of the Bible, you can read and believe the rest. Do you believe in God? If so, why? How do I know God exists?

    One of the simplest stories in the Bible seems to be one of the hardest stories for some to believe. One of the famous men that doubted the Biblical creation story was a man named Charles Darwin, who died in April of 1882. Through Darwin’s studies he determined that man was not created by God, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Over Storms Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011
     | 4,949 views

    Jesus has dinner with a Pharisee and forgives a sinful woman

    Forgiven The Middle East is an extremely conservative, extremely religious area. For a woman to leave the house without her hair up, hair covered, and face hidden behind a veil would have been extremely shameful. Women were not valued at this time, they were not well respected or considered ...read more

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